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Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use this expression here.
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Speaking is only one side of the conversation. You also have to listen to and understand the other person.
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about how you can improve your listening in real life conversations.
With Erhan Aslan, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading.
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This expression means leave quickly because you're in a hurry or there's somewhere you need to be. Learn how to use it here.
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Have you ever been speaking English, and suddenly you freeze and forget your words?
In this episode of our new series, Georgie and Hanan talk about why our brain can’t always remember words we know in a new language.
With Alissa Melinger, Professor of psycholinguistics at the University of Dundee.
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This expression means something happens immediately after something else, often unexpectedly. Learn how to use it here.
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